Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SR508

Introduced
3/28/25  
Enrolled
3/31/25  

Caption

Midtown High School Girls Swim Relay Team; congratulate

Summary

Senate Resolution 508 is a congratulatory resolution honoring the Midtown High School girls swim relay team. The resolution recognizes the team for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay and for breaking the school record by seven seconds with a time of 3:31.75. It specifically names the relay members Rhea El-Deiry, Dabney Bond, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen, and praises their athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and teamwork. The resolution does not change state law or create any new legal requirements. Its effect is ceremonial: it formally commends the team, acknowledges their success on behalf of Midtown High School and Fulton County, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide copies of the resolution for distribution to the team. As a result, the bill has no regulatory, fiscal, or administrative impact beyond the recognition itself. The general sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The language emphasizes excellence, character, academics, courage, precision, and unity of purpose, reflecting broad support for honoring the students' achievement. There is no evidence of opposition, controversy, or divided voting in the available record. No notable points of contention appear in the bill text or the available context. Because the measure is a simple commendation, it is noncontroversial and focused entirely on celebrating a successful high school athletic team. The resolution serves as a public acknowledgment of student achievement and school pride rather than a policy debate.

Impact

SR508 has no effect on Georgia statutes or state regulatory law. It is a ceremonial Senate resolution that recognizes a high school athletic accomplishment, authorizes distribution of the resolution, and does not impose obligations, alter legal rights, or appropriate funds. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of the Midtown High School girls swim relay team and the school and county they represent.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR508 is uniformly favorable. The resolution uses laudatory language to praise the team’s performance, discipline, and teamwork, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, amendments, committee controversy, or dissenting votes. It is a straightforward commendation measure with a celebratory tone.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative history. The resolution is purely honorary, so there is no apparent disagreement over policy, funding, or legal effect. The only substantive focus is the team’s athletic achievement and the formal recognition of the students involved.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA SR33

Brookwood High School Girls Swimming and Diving Team; congratulate

GA SR303

Brookwood High School Girls Swim and Dive Team; congratulate

GA SR503

Midtown High School; congratulate

GA S0419

Fort Mill High School Girls Swimming Team

GA SR870

Brookwood High School Boys Swim Team; congratulate

GA SR304

Brookwood High School Boys Swim and Dive Team; congratulate

GA HC2

Warren Central High School Vikings Swim Teams; commend upon capturing 2025 Class II State Championship.

GA HR292

Commending the First Colonial High School girls' swim and dive team.

GA HR215

Congratulating The Boys And Girls Hawaii High School Athletic Association Championship Teams And State Champion Marching Band From Mililani High School, The Trojans.

GA HR427

Commending the James River High School girls' swim and dive team.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.